93
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
94/100
478 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT vs Goodyear Wrangler SR-A — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
Tire B
Goodyear
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
91
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
101 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Wrangler SR-A if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 98 | 93 |
| America's Tire owners | 97 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 97 | 90 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 87 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | 53 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | 91 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | 91 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Discoverer AT3 XLT leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 100 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | 89 |
| America's Tire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Wrangler SR-A leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Discoverer AT3 XLT | Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 100 |
| America's Tire owners | 94 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | Goodyear Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 93 | 91 |
| Dry | 97 | 92 |
| Wet | 94 | 89 |
| Snow | 89 | 87 |
| Comfort | 93 | 91 |
| Noise | 93 | 91 |
| Treadwear | 93 | 89 |
| Handling | 94 | 100 |
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Headline score
93
/ 100
Tire A
91
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Goodyear Wrangler SR-A is widely regarded as a reliable, value-oriented OEM tire that excels in comfort and highway performance. While it receives high praise for its quiet ride and consistent handling on paved surfaces, it is generally viewed as a light-duty tire that is not intended for aggressive off-road use or severe winter conditions.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
- Reliable handling on dry and wet pavement
- Proven track record as a long-lasting OEM choice for many truck owners
Cons
- Mediocre performance in deep snow or off-road terrain
- Inconsistent tread life reported by some users
- Occasional difficulty with balancing leading to vibrations
- Not suitable for heavy-duty off-road or rocky environments
Observations
- Owners of full-size trucks like the Ram 1500 and Silverado frequently report the tire as a 'factory-feel' replacement that maintains original ride quality.
- Users towing light-to-medium trailers on paved roads find the tire adequate, though some suggest upgrading to LT-rated versions for heavier towing needs.
- The tire is highly favored by owners who prioritize highway commuting and street driving over rugged utility.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Positive
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Community members express strong satisfaction with the Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, highlighting its smooth ride quality, impressive comfort, and quietness compared to competing all-terrain tires like BFG KO2 and Toyo Open Country A/T II. Users also appreciate the solid value when purchased through online retailers during holiday sales, though questions occasionally arise regarding specific winter rating designations.
r/f150
·51 upvotes ·2021-12-30
“New shoes this week, Cooper Discoverer At3 XLT. I’m really impressed so far.”
r/NissanTitan
·29 upvotes ·2023-03-29
“Put some new tires on the XD today. Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 275/70R18. I usually run BFG KO2s on my trucks but wanted to try something different this time.”
r/ram_trucks
·27 upvotes ·2024-07-11
“Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT Picked up a set of Discoverer AT3 XLT from simple tire. With the 4th of July discounts all 4 were under 1k before taxes. I had the AT3 4S on a previous ram and they held up so I’m expecting good things here.”
r/ram_trucks
·22 upvotes ·2021-11-19
“New Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT 275/75R20 these ride way better than my old Open Country A/T II”
Top themes
#ride comfort and smoothness#low road noise#comparison to competing tires#value and pricing#winter and snow rating
Based on 7 community posts
Tire B
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT | B · Goodyear Wrangler SR-A |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | — |
| Sizes available | 3 | 5 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 16 - 18/32″ | 10 - 15/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised White Lettering | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 35 - 80 psi | 44 - 80 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
93
/ 100
Cooper
91
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT — better dry, wet and treadwear. Pick the Goodyear Wrangler SR-A if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Wrangler SR-A scores 100 vs 94 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 97 vs 92 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 94 vs 89 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT scores 93 vs 89 on treadwear.
Tire A · Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT
Tire B · Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.